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Free Showings of Art Studios Galleries Museums
■ The Fresno Arts Council (FAC) is a private, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1979 by local artists, arts organizations, and interested individuals who wished to create a voice for the arts in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The mission of FAC is to “enrich people’s lives through the arts”.
Enriching people’s lives
DOWNTOWN AND TOWER DISTRICT
THROUGH THE ARTS
FIRSTTHURSDAYS
■ The ArtHop program is a monthly event featuring art exhibits in over 60 art venues in Fresno County. Art venues include galleries/artist studios, retail outlets, and public spaces that the public could visit on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
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Tips on ArtHopping
METROPOLITAN & OUTLYING AREAS
THIRDTHURSDAYS 1 It is important to plan your ArtHop date. ■ Login to www.fresnoarthop.org to check for art exhibit/event details, location, and/ or if the specific venue you intend to visit is open that day.
2 Dress for comfort. Check the weather ■ before heading to ArtHop venues.
3 Carpool, or meet at a designated place and ■ carpool to other venues.
4 Take your friends and/or families. ■ 5 Support local artists by purchasing ■ artwork for sale.
6 Join Bike Hoppers. ■ 7 Have Fun. ■
www.fresnoarthop.org A program of the
FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL Enriching people’s lives through the arts!
1245 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 559-237-9734 www.fresnoartscouncil.org
art A program of the
FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL Enriching people’s lives through the arts!
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